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California
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
Alternative medicine
fromInsideHook
20 hours ago

Scientists Create the Most Psychedelic Plant Ever

Psychedelic drugs are being genetically engineered in tobacco plants to provide a sustainable source for therapeutic use in mental health treatment.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Braiding knowledge: how Indigenous expertise and western science are converging

Indigenous knowledge and western science are increasingly integrated in ecological research and food sovereignty efforts in Pacific Northwest clam gardens.
Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
14 hours ago

The Remote Beach Town of Puerto Escondido Is Mexico's Best-kept Secret-With Sumptuous Hotels, a Vibrant Art Scene, and Incredible Beaches

Hurricane damage has enhanced the wave conditions at Zicatela Beach, attracting surfers to Puerto Escondido's powerful waves.
NYC food
fromAol
7 hours ago

This Little-Known Waterfront Town in New York Is Pure Magic

Glen Cove, a charming waterfront town in New York, offers a unique blend of history, nature, and small-town appeal just an hour from the city.
#portrait-photography
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Portland

The Cultural Landscape: Part 26 * Oregon ArtsWatch

A portrait series documents five talented cultural contributors to Portland through minimalist photography that emphasizes character over environmental context.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
8 hours ago

In bloom: NY and NJ cherry blossoms are objectively the best in the nation

Cherry blossoms are in peak bloom in New York City and northern New Jersey, marking a joyful arrival of spring after winter.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 day ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?': the town divided between hope and fear in Brazil's Amazon oil rush

Oiapoque, Brazil, is poised for development through oil production, raising concerns about environmental impacts and Indigenous rights amid a global energy transition.
fromPortland Monthly
1 day ago

Property Watch: Historic Tabor Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.
Portland
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

British Columbia Snowpack Hits 115% of Normal

British Columbia's snowpack is at 115% of normal, with significant regional variability and record highs in some areas.
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Tribal leaders fight federal oversight of sports prediction markets

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
Poker
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

Letters to the Editor, April 2026 - High Country News

The fact that the Burns Paiute and Bannock Shoshone tribes are still battling our government and politicians for protection of the sagebrush steppe habitat and our native sage grouse isn't spiritually uplifting.
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
5 days ago

Portland Reptile Shop Hisss Strikes It Big with Snake Yoga

Sammy, a three-and-a-half-foot-long ball python, is beautiful with deep brown and gold patches. His skin is cool and smooth, providing a unique experience during yoga.
Pets
SF politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Washington's 'God Squad' assembles to debate the fate of a rare endangered whale and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico | Fortune

A U.S. panel is considering exempting Gulf oil drilling from the Endangered Species Act, raising concerns for marine life and a rare whale species.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

This Secluded Waterfall Trail in Oregon Is One of the Most Thrilling (and Dangerous) Hikes in the U.S.-but That's Part of Its Appeal

Abiqua Falls is a stunning 92-foot waterfall that tumbles over a wall of columnar basalt into a wide pool, perfect for swimming. The surrounding area features a pebbled beach that provides breathtaking views of the falls and lush greenery.
Travel
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Building with Trees: Rethinking Architecture's Relationship to Site

Preserving existing trees can influence architectural design and space organization rather than being treated as mere landscape additions.
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Remote Midwest Peninsula Has Abundant Outdoor Adventures in Stunning Scenery-and You Can See the Northern Lights

"You don't wind up here by accident; you come here for a reason, and that reason is typically the abundant outdoor adventures and natural resources we have," Nathan Miller, the former executive director of the Copper Harbor Trails Club, told Travel + Leisure.
Skiing
California
fromTravel + Leisure
12 hours ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Miami food
fromFortune
1 day ago

Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes | Fortune

Rick Steves supports Washington's new millionaires tax to promote shared prosperity and fund public services.
Portland
fromSoccer News
1 day ago

Vancouver Whitecaps v Portland Timbers: We need to have hunger and togetherness, says Neville - Soccer News

Phil Neville emphasizes the need for hunger and togetherness for the Timbers to succeed against the Whitecaps.
#weather
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet for the Oregon Cascades Then Spring Warmth in the PNW - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
6 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Two Waves Bring Up to 2 Feet to the PNW Through Friday - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet for the Oregon Cascades Then Spring Warmth in the PNW - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
6 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Two Waves Bring Up to 2 Feet to the PNW Through Friday - SnowBrains

Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Green and Yellow: Two lines that separate me from my land

Palestinians commemorate Land Day, reflecting on historical dispossession and the enduring connection to their ancestral land.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It's No Accident

Nevada set a new March high temperature record of 106°F, exceeding the previous record by 6 degrees during a significant heat wave.
fromDefector
1 week ago

The Cascadia Rivalry Was Totally Bonkers | Defector

Portland picked up two red cards and still won 2-0, and it didn't look particularly difficult. The chaos started in the fifth minute, when Reilyn Turner found Cassandra Bogere in a far-too-open spot at the top of the box who then blasted a dangerous shot at Claudia Dickey.
Boston Bruins
fromPortland Monthly
2 days ago

Seeing Things: Portland Shows & Events This Week, March 2026

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.
Portland
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Crystal Mountain, WA, Report: Superb Spring Skiing and Breathtaking Views - SnowBrains

Spring skiing at Crystal Mountain offers breathtaking views and excellent snow conditions, making it a perfect getaway for skiers.
fromNature
6 days ago

Why I made a river my co-author

The Martuwarra Fitzroy River is one of Australia's last-remaining relatively intact, undammed tropical river systems. For now. The river faces many threats, for instance, from water use in agricultural irrigation.
Environment
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

Traveling to Hawaii After the Floods-What to Know and How to Help

Kona low storms caused catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, leading to over 30 inches of rain and significant damage, with recovery efforts ongoing.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Big Sky, MT, Report: Spring Before The Storm - SnowBrains

Spring skiing in Big Sky offers warm temperatures and excellent corn snow conditions, making it a favorite time for skiing despite low snowfall earlier in the season.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches

European depictions of the Amazon as a timeless wilderness ignore its cultural diversity and historical complexity.
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

The Columbia Gorge Museum: Lacing communities together * Oregon ArtsWatch

A turning point in the world can be identified as a 'still point,' and lace serves as a metaphor for understanding psychological resilience, community connection, and navigating uncertain times.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

My ideas are a little revolutionary': ecologist Suzanne Simard on intelligent forests, the climate and her critics

Wildfires have become an ever bigger problem in Canada. The 2018 wildfires were the biggest in British Columbia's history, but this record was broken in 2021, and then again in 2023, when fires consumed an area three times the size of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and the smoke travelled as far as New York City.
Canada news
Washington DC
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This West Coast City Is Home to Some of the Nation's Most Beautiful Lilac Blooms Each Spring

Spokane, Washington, earned the nickname 'Lilac City' and hosts an annual festival celebrating over 100 lilac cultivars in one of the West's most important lilac gardens.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Next to Joshua Tree National Park, a mining company is staking its claim for rare earth minerals

"This is truly one of the most iconic landscapes in America," said Chance Wilcox, California desert program manager for the National Parks Conservation Assn., as he stood atop a rocky slope within the project footprint.
Environment
E-Commerce
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Best Outdoor Deals from the REI Member Days Sale

REI Member Days sale runs through March 23, 2026, offering members 20% off one full-price item, 20% off used Re/Supply items, and 40% off select tents, with free membership available.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

California's National Parks Defied a Trend in 2025

For 2025, there was good news and bad news: overall, these areas were visited 323 million times over the course of the year. That's the good news; the bad news is that this figure was down ever so slightly - specifically, 2.7% - from a record-setting 2024.
Travel
Remodel
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

Multnomah County Retrofits Its Libraries for the People

The renovated Albina Library transforms from a historic building into a multipurpose community hub offering ESL classes, maker spaces, teen areas, and cultural programming beyond traditional book lending.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

THE BLACK BYLINE: The Prodigal Elk Statue - And What It Really Means for Portland

The Thompson Elk Fountain will be restored, symbolizing Portland's connection to nature and community amidst discussions of public memorials.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Tribal sovereignty and civil rights focus of free 250th anniversary discussion on March 19 * Oregon ArtsWatch

The issue is really relevant now because the issue is being argued again in terms of things like states being able to pass rules to suppress votes that have been used before. For example, if a physical address is required to vote, many Indian lands have only recently gotten streets with addresses.
Social justice
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

5 Essential Tips for Your First Trip to Spokane WA

Spokane offers Pacific Northwest charm with urban amenities and outdoor recreation at lower costs than Seattle or Portland, with distinct seasonal experiences and diverse neighborhoods worth exploring.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Trump Crushes Curler's Dreams, Extra Mad March Madness, and What's Happening with Portland's Music Venues?

Sarah Maywalt fights for her right to compete in curling amid federal mandates against trans women in sports.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

The BLM wants to ramp up logging. Oregonians aren't so sure. - High Country News

The BLM plans to increase timber harvesting on 2.5 million acres in western Oregon, including protected old-growth forests, citing wildfire management and Trump administration timber production directives.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Oregonians making music in Hawai'i * Oregon ArtsWatch

"I didn't know that I would have this kind of life when I graduated from conservatory. You take auditions and don't know where you are going to land."
Portland
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for a Healthy Lifestyle

WalletHub analyzed 182 U.S. cities across food, fitness, healthcare, and green space to identify the healthiest cities for residents prioritizing wellness-focused living.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 week ago

An Architect-Designed Midcentury in the Forest Park Neighborhood

Forest Park is a significant urban forest in Portland, with notable architecture in the surrounding neighborhood, including a midcentury house designed by Walter Hagestad.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

Oregon Skiers Canoe Through Unofficial Pond Skim

Hoodoo Ski Area closed due to severe snowfall deficit, receiving only 117 inches versus typical 450 inches, but hosted a successful Winter Carnival before shutdown.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

Oregon's Largest State Park Has a Famous 7-mile Trail That Takes You to 10 Waterfalls

Not only do we have an amazing trail with 10 waterfalls (four of which you can walk behind), but it's a great place to see and learn about plants and wildlife. We also have several historic buildings that are open to the public-all built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s and 1940s.
Travel
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Pacific Northwest Suburb Was Named the Best Place to Live in the U.S. West for Its Mild Climate, Job Market, and Quality of Life

Sammamish, Washington is the highest-ranking Western city, offering a top job market, excellent schools and high incomes, but the nation’s highest home prices and steep cost of living.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Light Weekend Snow Then a Warm Turn for the PNW - SnowBrains

Weekend snow in Washington and Oregon resorts ends quickly with only 1-2 inches, followed by warm, wet conditions mid-week as snow levels rise above most summits.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This City Was Just Named the Most Livable in the U.S.-With Clean Air, Easy Outdoor Access, and Job Stability

Seattle ranks as the most liveable city in the U.S. and eighth globally, excelling in healthcare, quality of life, and disposable income across six evaluated metrics.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

Oregon Nursery Rancho Cacto Is All About the Succulents

Rancho Cacto, founded by Molly Malecki near Aurora, Oregon, cultivates thousands of cacti and succulents across multiple greenhouses, supplying over 50 regional plant shops following the pandemic-driven houseplant boom.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

Dangerous Travel Warning: Massive Multi-Day Storm Bringing Blizzard Conditions and 3+ Feet of Snow to WA Ski Areas

A multi-day storm will bring blizzard conditions Wednesday night followed by heavy snow through Saturday across Washington Cascades ski areas, with Stevens Pass expecting the heaviest accumulation.
Pets
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Circles Of Life

Created a backyard habitat attracting diverse birds, managed predators and pests, and faced challenges with aggressive squirrels, a hawk, and neighborhood cats.
Environment
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Oregon's Wildlife is at Risk. Increasing the State's Lodging Tax Could Help

Oregon's House Bill 4134 would increase the lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75%, directing additional revenue to wildlife conservation for imperiled non-game species.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Planning a break is such a tricky thing

Last night I had a dream and you were in it, and I was in it with you. I was doing the packing I never did. Not sure how it started, that's how dreams go. But I was nervous that you might show up. Just like you were nervous I'd be there. Eventually you did show up, but your head was buzzed and dyed orange.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I moved to a walkable city on an island in Canada. Despite a few drawbacks, living here feels close to perfect.

Growing up in the midsize city of Vancouver, Canada, I always dreamed of living in a big metropolis - a cultural hub where something was always going on, with endless places to explore. For a while, I did. When I started dating a Brit, I moved to his hometown of Birmingham, England, the second-largest city in the UK population-wise, with over a million residents.
Miscellaneous
#hood-river
US politics
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Oregon carves its own path in 2026's America 250 anniversary celebration * Oregon ArtsWatch

President Trump seeks a traditional patriotic 250th anniversary and pushes restrictions on teaching difficult U.S. history; Oregon cultural organizations plan inclusive, critical commemorations.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Town in the Pacific Northwest Has Scenic Wineries, Windsurfing, and More

Hood River is an outdoor recreation hub centered on windsurfing, with rich agricultural production, wineries, breweries, and small-town amenities.
Science
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

How to find deep time in Seattle - High Country News

Downtown Seattle's building stones reveal geological history from tens of millions to over a billion years, visible in sandstone, limestone fossils, and ancient granite.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

It's a new beginning at Oregon City's End of the Oregon Trail center * Oregon ArtsWatch

OREGON CITY - It'll be a long and arduous journey emblematic of the original 1840s Oregon Trail migration itself. But, in the end, some years from now, restoration of the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive and Visitor Center in Oregon City should produce a beacon of history, education, and pride for the state and citizens of all backgrounds. An updated venue will include a new addition housing original wagons, a beautiful plank house, amphitheater events, and expanded programming.
History
Real estate
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Is Montana's Wild Heart a Match for 'Aspenification?'

Luxury development and incoming second-home buyers are driving up housing costs and eroding community character across Montana towns.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

It's time to rethink how we care for our public lands and waters - High Country News

Wildlife populations are in decline. Recreation sites are crowded and often underfunded. Wildfires are larger, more destructive and harder to control. Climate change is reshaping natural systems, from ocean fisheries to mountain snowpacks, faster than institutions can respond. At the same time, communities are being asked to host new energy projects, transmission lines and mineral development - often without clear processes, adequate resources or trust that decisions are being made in the public interest.
Environment
Environment
frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Widening the frame: Indigenous land rights and the future of climate policy

Indigenous land rights are essential to climate action, with Indigenous representatives at COP30 demanding recognition of their ancestral land ownership and management authority.
US news
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Outdoor Industry Needs Workers, And Workers Need Unions | Defector

Outdoor guides perform essential, multi-skilled, life-saving work yet face low pay and cultural devaluation; unionization is emerging to secure higher wages and respect.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

8 Best Places to Live in Washington, According to Real Estate Experts

Washington combines abundant natural beauty, major tech job centers, and no state income tax, offset by a higher cost of living.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This U.S. State Has More Waterfalls Than Anywhere Else-With Nearly 3,000 to Explore

Washington contains the most natural waterfalls in the United States, with an estimated 2,907 falls and notable sites like Palouse Falls and Mount Rainier.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Hiking by Bus in Forest Park

Forest Park offers accessible hiking via public transit from multiple TriMet stops, eliminating parking concerns and providing scenic entry points like the St. Johns Bridge walk.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm spending 90 days living on a small, dreamy island in the Pacific Northwest to decide if I truly want to move there

I'd been on the island for less than a week when I opened my glove box looking for sunglasses, only to find the wrapper of my emergency granola bar torn open and the corner nibbled, right next to a neat little pile of mouse droppings. As I inspected the rest of the car, I was mortified to realize it was likely more than a single mouse. I texted the friend I was housesitting for in disbelief. "Ugh, I'm sorry! That's so island," she wrote back.
Environment
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Small West Coast Town Has Luxury Tree Houses, Hot Springs, and an 848-foot Rock You Can Hike

Stevenson, Washington offers year-round Columbia River Gorge access with hiking, water sports, hot springs, lodging, and wineries, best visited late spring through early fall.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

This is How Current Glacier Health and the Future of Year-Round Skiing in the Oregon Cascades Looks - SnowBrains

Oregon Cascades glaciers are rapidly shrinking: 15% extinct, 12% expected to vanish soon, and 24% projected to disappear by 2050 from climate-driven warming.
Travel
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Where to Sled, Snowshoe, and Play in the Snow in Oregon

Oregon requires sno-park permits Nov 1–Apr 30, funds lot plowing, permits cost $4 one-day/$25 yearly, and parks vary widely in size and amenities.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Coastal City Was Just Named the 'Greenest' in the World-and It's an Eco-friendly Dream for Nature-loving Travelers

Vancouver ranks as the world's most eco-friendly city due to abundant green space, high renewable energy use, clean air, efficient public transportation, and strong bikeability.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

New Indoor Ski/Snowboard Terrain Park Set To Open In Seattle

Stoke Mountain is an indoor terrain park in Tukwila offering jumps, an airbag, trampolines, an indoor rail yard, amenities, and memberships.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The Best and Worst Times to Visit Seattle, According to Local Experts

Seattle offers year-round outdoor and indoor activities, with high season in June–August, shoulder seasons March–May and September–October, and low season November–February.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Stunning U.S. National Parks Are Only Reachable by Boat or Plane

Remote national parks reachable only by boat or plane provide solitude and unique natural experiences due to limited accessibility and lower visitor numbers.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Portland's New Riverside Saunas Invite a Proper Cold Plunge

Portland gained mobile saunas offering contrast therapy that pairs wood-fired heat with cold plunges in local rivers and parks.
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